| Delighted With Progress - 22nd July
Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th saw Holyport kick off their pre-season campaign with a creditable 2-0 defeat against a strong Windsor & Eton side followed by a 5-2 demolition of Bracknell Reserves.
Manager Jason Andrews has given all of this season signings a run out and has been delighted with the effort and application from all of his squad, but especially the youngsters and new signings.
The next game however will be a stern test as Slough Town will be bringing their first team squad to Summerleaze Village along with their large, loyal travelling support for a 7-30pm kick off on Thursday (24/7). This is followed by a trip to Woking to play Combined Counties side Westfield on Saturday (26/7).
Maidenhead United then visit ‘The Port’ headquarters for a clash between Maidenhead’s top two sides, again a large attendance is expected as Drax Hippolote is expected to field a number of first teamers and new prospects.
Port’s management duo of Andrews and Tom Donati have stepped up the search for a new keeper as the impressive Warren Carter looks set to join Bracknell Town. Town manager Byron Walton has been a long time admirer of Carter failing to lure him to his previous club, Flackwell Heath last season. This time however he looks set to get his man.
Holyport will continue their popular ‘Kids under 16 Free’, entry scheme for the coming 2008-2009 season. This concession will also apply for the two, major pre-season matches against Slough Town on Thursday 24th July and Maidenhead United on Thursday 31st July. General spectator ground entry will be £3 per person.
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